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BA17 MBS

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,071 mi
Last recorded77,071 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA17 MBS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 77,071 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2026 77,071 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2025 61,358 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 49,192 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2024 49,192 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction On Display. (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 26,657 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 16,235 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 11,331 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?

Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
5,763
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
368,463
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63,616
Brake pipe excessively corroded 58,529
Stop lamp not working 50,991
Registration plate lamp not working 41,728
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 38,250
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BA17 MBS is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 38,391 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz A-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63,616 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BA17 MBS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz A-class typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 8 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BA17 MBS registered?

BA17 MBS is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 April 2018.

Is BA17 MBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BA17 MBS shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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